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Infantry Weapons

Pakistan Army Deploys Chinese HQ-16A SAM System in Kashmir

July 18, 2021 GDC 0

In 2016, the Pakistan Army disclosed that it had procured six HQ-16A surface-to-air missile (SAM) systems from China for $373 million U.S. in fiscal year 2014-2015. This acquisition appears to be a follow-on from the […]

Naval Platforms

China launches first Type 054A/P frigate for Pakistan Navy

August 23, 2020 GDC 0

China’s Hudong Zhonghua launched the first Type 054 A/P Frigate for Pakistan Navy today. This is the first of four vessels on order by Pakistan. Pakistan signed a first contract for the delivery two Type […]

Infantry Weapons

The HQ-16 (LY-80) Surface-to-Air Missile System

January 22, 2018 LM Publications 0

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  • Indonesia Is Negotiating With Thyssenkrupp To Buy Type 214 Submarines

    October 4, 2021 0
    A delegation of representatives from German shipbuilder Thyssen-Krupp Marine Systems (TKMS) has arrived in Jakarta to discuss the potential acquisition of Type 214 submarine, learned GDC citing CNN Indonesia. German ThyssenKrupp to deliver Invincible-class submarine [...]
  • Thailand Wants to Buy Chinese Frigate at $480 Million Apiece Raises Alarm in National Anti-Corruption Commission

    January 3, 2024 0
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  • Russian Conscripts Dying By Thousands In Each Day In Bakhmut

    November 7, 2022 0
    A Ukrainian soldier has recounted the horrific scene at the front line, where Russian President Vladimir Putin is currently deploying swathes of “disposable soldiers”. Russian strikes have knocked out electricity and water to millions in [...]
  • Lockheed Pitching F-35 to Greece, Czech Republic and Spain

    November 9, 2021 0
    An official has noted new active sales campaigns in Europe for the Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter (JSF), reported British magazine Janes. Czech Republic Plans To Buy 24 F-35A Stealth JetsDateJuly 10, [...]
  • Saab Denied U.S. Veto on Gripen E Sales to Colombia in Favor of F-16V

    March 1, 2025 0
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  • Russia Running Out Of Drone Warfare Options As Its Iranian-made Shahed-136 Drones Riddled With Defects

    October 5, 2022 0
    There seems to be disagreement on a new element in the war between Ukraine and the invading Russian army. While some media reports in recent weeks have sounded alarms about the punishing potential of Iran’s drones being [...]
Europe

Ukraine develops new Zetros-based 155mm howitzer called Marta.

June 22, 2026 0

Germany and Ukraine signed agreements that include €750 million ($870 million) for 200 Bohdana self-propelled artillery systems on Zetros chassis, and those systems now have a confirmed name and barrel specification: defense analyst Jeff, reporting […]

Europe

MBDA unveils deep-strike, air defence, and smart mass-weapons portfolio.

June 21, 2026 0

MBDA will present a broad portfolio of sovereign defence solutions at Eurosatory 2026 as Europe and its allies accelerate rearmament. The company said the portfolio is intended to address armed forces’ needs in an increasingly […]

Americas

Lockheed Martin Unveils HIMARS FLEX with 12 Launch Canisters Capable of Firing Extended Range GMLRS, PrSM, and ATACMS.

June 20, 2026 0

Lockheed Martin announced the HIMARS FLEX on June 16, a modular evolution of the M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System that introduces a dual-pod launcher configuration capable of carrying double the munitions of the standard […]

Infantry Weapons

Indian Army selects Meprolight MEPRO X6 as new daytime optic for Negev light machine guns.

June 18, 2026 0

The Indian Army has selected Meprolight’s MEPRO X6 telescopic sight as the dedicated daytime optic for its Negev light machine guns (LMG), concluding a multi‑year evaluation process aimed at boosting long‑range engagement capability across frontline […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

Taiwan’s Army Fires HIMARS Rocket Artillery in an Anti-invasion Drills.

June 10, 2026 0

Taiwan’s military on Wednesday fired its new mobile HIMARS rocket system, which is widely used by Ukraine, simulating an attack ​on an invading Chinese force and demonstrating its ability to “shoot-and-scoot” by avoiding ‌counter strikes. […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

Australia fires its first homegrown AS9 Huntsman self-propelled howitzer.

June 8, 2026 0

Australia fired its first domestically built self-propelled howitzers during live-fire training last week, completing the journey from a production line in Geelong to live rounds downrange in a matter of months — a timeline that […]

  • Americas

    U.S. Navy Prepares for BALTOPS Baltic Sea Exercise in June

  • Europe

    Russia’s Su-27 fighter jet dumped fuel on American MQ-9 Reaper drone over Black Sea forcing it crash

  • Europe

    Ukraine Deploys U.S.-made Scorpion Mortar For The First Time

  • Air Platform

    Boeing Awarded Contract to Extend the Life Cycle of Super Hornet Block II.

  • Europe

    Azerbaijan Army enters Nagorno-Karabakh district after peace deal

  • Europe

    Ukrainian Storm Shadow cruise missiles destroyed the Belbek airbase in the occupied Crimea

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Alleged Military Coup In Myanmar, Suu Kyi Detained

  • Europe

    Vlad admits Russian military is facing desperate situation in occupied territories

  • Infantry Weapons

    Lockheed Martin to Deliver THAAD Missile Defense to Saudi Arabia in 2023

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Ukrainian Patriot Missile Defense System Shot Down Four Kh-47M2 Kinzhal Hypersonic Missiles

  • Air Platform

    Turkey to be among pioneers of AI-controlled warplane, says President Erdoğan

  • Europe

    Putin’s forces already lost the war, former Russian commander says

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Philippines to acquire Elbit Systems ATMOS self propelled Howitzers

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Spanish Navantia Proposed To Build Three More Air Warfare Destroyer For Royal Australian Navy

  • Europe

    UK arms could be made in Ukraine under license, Telegraph says

  • Africa

    The U.S. Special Forces Captured Second Pantsir-S1 In Lybia

  • Air Platform

    Germany Considers Cancelling F-35 Contract Over Trump’s Erratic Behavior and Software Controlled ‘Kill Switch’

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Tensions have arisen between Russia and China following Moscow’s request for a loan to buy Chinese weapons

  • Middle East

    Israel approves travel to Saudi Arabia under two circumstances

  • Air Platform

    U.S. Air Force Needs More Than 500 F-47 and B-21s Fend off China in the Indo-Pacific.

  • Europe

    Russia’s Corvette “Provorny”, which is under construction, caught fire in St. Petersburg

  • Europe

    Polish Army wants to buy new Rosomak armored personnel carriers

  • Europe

    Top Ten Lies Vladimir Putin and His Propaganda Machine Told About The Ukraine Invasion

  • Air Platform

    Myanmar Purchase Squadron Of FTC-2000G Light Combat Aircraft For COIN Role

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Myanmar junta declared mandatory conscription for young men and women

  • Defense Industry

    Boeing Awarded $1.17 Billion Contract To Produce Harpoon Anti-ship Missiles For Taiwan

  • Americas

    US Navy’s Constellation Class Frigates

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Israeli-made Loitering Munitions, Simulators Draw Interest In Middle East

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Germany will provide additional IRIS-T SLM air defense systems to Ukraine

  • Infantry Weapons

    Why Did Russia’s S-300 Fail in Syria?

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Polish Firm Unveils VSHORAD System With Programmable Ammo

  • Air Platform

    Thailand develops new hand-launched T-Eagle III mini unmanned aerial system

  • Air Platform

    Israel launches mini drone “Spear” for special operatives

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Japan will transfer decommissioned Asagiri-class destroyer to Indonesia.

  • Europe

    Ukraine Launches Massive Drone Attack with Around 400 Drones Targeting Moscow, Southern Russia, and Russian-Occupied Crimea.

  • Europe

    Ukrainian forces fire artillery strikes at the Russian military’s snow carrier

  • Europe

    Grim milestone: Russia passed 400,000 casualties in the Ukraine war

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    China Building Military Facilities In Galwan Valley, Ladakh

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australia prepares for space race with a hybrid rocket for low-Earth orbit flight

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Myanmar’s Rebels Launches Nationwide Offensive As Junta Crumble Under Pressure

  • Europe

    Why Putin Doesn’t Care About 100,000 Dead Russian Soldiers?

  • Defense Industry

    Italy, Egypt To Sign Mega Arms Deal Includes 24 Eurofighters, 24 M346 Trainers and 6 Frigates

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    India’s Brahmos supersonic missiles hit Pakistani paddy fields

  • Air Platform

    Myanmar’s Air Force inducted three Russian Mi-38T helicopters and two Chinese Y-8F-200W transport aircraft.

  • Air Platform

    Hindustan Aeronautics and Shenyang Aircraft Corporation are directly involved in the refurbishment and new build of Russia’s Su-35, Su-34 and Su-57 aircraft

  • South Asia

    Fact checks: How credible is ousted Bangladesh’s Prime Minister delusional Sheikh Hasina’s claim that the Pentagon wanted an airbase in Bangladesh’s Saint Martin’s islands?

  • Europe

    Lockheed Martin Started Building F-35A For Denmark

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Hyundai and Hanwha To Compete In South Korean KDDX Destroyer Program

  • Europe

    Serbia will sign major arms deal with France a shift from Russia

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Ukraine just blew up Russian S-400 Triumf surface-to-air missile in occupied Crimea

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